The mission of the research group is to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and inclusive mobility and logistics system.
We use impact analysis, transition tools, qualitative methods and mathematical models to test the sustainability of new concepts or future systems and to analyse systemic changes over time. Participatory planning approaches and the involvement of stakeholders are crucial to get everyone involved in the transition. Research into behavioural change goes hand in hand with research into systemic change.
The research group has a strong expertise in urban mobility and sustainable logistics and has developed a set of tools and methods to accelerate the transition.
We engage in large-scale research projects together with other national and international research groups, both within our own community and through innovative transdisciplinary research.
Based on the results of our research, our group strives to have an impact on society by sharing our knowledge. As members of the academic community, we achieve that by publishing our work in the best scientific journals. But we want to go beyond academic publishing and be active on other channels such as media and social media. By doing so, we want to reach a larger audience so we can mobilise people as well. Therefore, we rely on a large network among practitioners, policy makers and citizen associations, which allows us to valorise our academic output through innovations and contributions to policy making.
Ou research findings are reflected in our educational activities at the University (Bachelor and Master courses) as well as through professional education and training offered to practitioners, policy makers and industry experts.